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On this day in London history: what happened in the capital on May 1?

From a xenophobic riot to the arrest of one of the world’s most famous activists, London has seen plenty of important events on May 1

Evening Standard

Mike Pinder obituary

Singer, songwriter and pioneer of the Mellotron keyboard who was a founder member of the original Moody Blues

The Guardian - UK

"I know me and I know my playing... and then there's Rain": The Beatles' greatest b-side was ahead of its time, but it also exposed a difference of perspective between Lennon and McCartney

Rain features some of the greatest individual performances by the four Beatles while sounding like it was beamed from the future

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Rare new Beatles & James Bond insights

An Ian Fleming biography reveals the origins of the spy womanizer, while the Fab Four get candid in their own words

Salon

"Because I don't read music, I didn't know what the melody that went with it was": Paul McCartney explains why his musical limitations and "stealing" benefitted the Abbey Road medley that gave us The Beatles' true swansong

"It's turned out to be quite soulful," the legendary songwriter reflects

MusicRadar

"I like to make women happy. I don't play for guys": That time Carlos Santana made an album of classic rock covers including songs by AC/DC and Led Zeppelin

You’ve got to have big balls to do an album of covers of songs from rock’s crown jewels. Or be totally bonkers

Louder

“We thought it was lost forever. This could be the guitar that sets a new world record”: John Lennon’s missing Help! Framus acoustic has been found in an attic after 50 years – and it could become one of the most expensive guitars ever sold

The 12-string acoustic guitar was used on a number of classic Beatles tracks, and is tipped to rival Kurt Cobain’s $6m Martin D-18e when it hits the auction block next month

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The Beatles And Solo Members Release New Music For Fans

The Beatles members release new music for Record Store Day 2024, including reissued albums and EPs. Limited editions available.

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"If I was young now, I'd probably be stalking Taylor Swift. We have affairs, we make it dramatic and write hit songs about it" - Stephen Stills on the romance that drove a classic and the making of his first solo album

Growing tired of the tensions in CSN&Y, Stephen Stills moved to the UK to record his debut album, with a little help from Jimi, Ringo and Eric

Louder

Paul Mccartney Admits To Borrowing Lyrics For 'Golden Slumbers'

Paul McCartney's podcast reveals insights into his songwriting process and influences, offering a glimpse into his iconic music career.

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Disney+ spoils Beatles fans as hidden film given Get Back treatment next month

Beatles fans will love Disney+'s latest announcement

Peter Jackson to release restored version of Beatles’ 1970 documentary Let It Be on Disney+

Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, the film captures the recording sessions of the band’s final album

The Guardian - AU

The Beatles' original Let It Be movie has been restored by Peter Jackson

"The two projects support and enhance each other: Let It Be is the climax of Get Back, while Get Back provides a vital missing context for Let It Be" - Peter Jackson

Louder

Beyoncé's 'Blackbiird' Cover Of The Beatles' 'Blackbird' Debuts At No. 27 On Hot 100

Beyoncé's rendition of The Beatles' 'Blackbird' featuring Black female country artists debuts at No. 27 on the Hot 100 chart.

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For a year Tommy James was bigger than The Beatles. Then the mafia ruined everything

With hits like Mony Mony and Crimson And Clover, Tommy James should have had the time of his life. Instead, he found himself robbed and threatened by the Mafia

Louder

“We never did any TV-throwing – I’d rather nick ’em than throw ’em out the window”: Jeff Lynne recalls how easy it was for ELO to take over the 70s

From working with Roy Wood and hanging with the Beatles to finding that songs simply poured out of him, the bandleader still can’t believe his luck

Guitar World

“We started at a slow tempo, but as the session wore on, people were heading to the bathroom and sniffing stuff, and the tempo got to be almost twice as fast!” Klaus Voormann’s bassline on John Lennon’s Whatever Gets You Thru The Night is a must-listen

The German musician and artist was John Lennon's bass guitarist of choice for two decades

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Paul Mccartney Reveals Insights On Early Beatles Band Dynamics

Paul McCartney shares insights into Stuart Sutcliffe's time in The Beatles and his own musical journey on his podcast.

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Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry obituary

New Orleans singer whose 1950s and 60s hits included Ain’t Got No Home and (I Don’t Know Why) But I Do

The Guardian - UK

Warning: with Back to Black and four Beatles movies, Hollywood’s most cliched genre isn’t going away

From Amy Winehouse to Elvis, musical biopics are ubiquitous – but it’s only the fake ones that are really worth watching, says journalist and critic Zach Schonfeld

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We Ranked The 20 Best Like A Version Covers Of All Time To Help You Zhuzh Up Your Daily Playlist

We’re counting down the best-ever covers on triple j series, from Denzel Curry to DMA’S.

MusicRadar

"Songwriting for me, at the time of Rubber Soul, was a bit frightening because John and Paul had been writing since they were three years old": How The Beatles raised their game in 1965 to create a masterpiece that "broke everything open"

The Beatles' sixth album Rubber Soul was a colossal creative leap and marked the point at which albums began to be viewed as works of real artistic merit

Salon

What Beyoncé's "Blackbird" cover means

"It reinforces the civil rights message that inspired me," Paul McCartney said, praising the cover

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Ringo Starr And Paul Mccartney Collaborating On New Charity Project

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr collaborate on a charity cover of T. Rex's 'Children of the Revolution' to benefit teen cancer, featuring Axl Rose, Elton Jo...

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Paul Mccartney Praises Beyoncé's Cover Of 'Blackbird' On New Album

Beyoncé's cover of The Beatles' 'Blackbird' on Cowboy Carter receives praise from Paul McCartney for its civil rights message and collaboration with Black ...

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